MCH posted:As far as the person suggesting taking Metamucil, my doctor has me take three tablespoons of Benefiber, which I take in the morning. They suggested that it take it with each meal, but the problem was that it made me have to force my bowel movements and that caused me additional pain, so I take it just the once a day. I appreciate your suggestion, though, and perhaps I should address this with my doctor as well.
Oh dear, that must have been disappointing for you. Benefiber and Metamucil are made of different stuff, so maybe still worth a try. I hate pain! I think since experiencing the major pain after my operations I have become more sensitive to it and more fearful. There's something horrible about pain relating to digestion / going to the loo as well. Having to force is horrible.
My j-pouch worked pretty well up until 4 years ago, when it went floppy. I spent six months trying everything my surgeon, GP, stoma/pouch nurse and this message board could recommend, and nothing worked. So frustrating when things that worked for others didn't work for me. I got into a cycle of "Why me?" for a while that drove me a bit mad.
Wish I could offer you some new advice. Can only send kind thoughts.
Sarah